"a pollinator tree. Working from an old Spanish variety, ""Tuono"", researchers in 2008 started making available new self-fertile varieties that more closely match the qualities of the popular ""Nonpareil"" almond—including varieties ""Lone Star"" and ""Independence"". While self-fertile trees do not require pollen from a second tree variety for fruit / nut set, they still depend upon insect pollination for good production. Almond growers with self-fertile almonds report excellent nut set with half (or less) the number of bees in the field. Like apples, pears are self-incompatible and need to attract insects in order to be pollinated and produce fruit. One"
"Williams pear The Williams' bon chrétien pear, commonly called the Williams pear or the Bartlett pear in the United States and Canada, is the most commonly grown variety of pear in most countries outside Asia. It is a cultivar (cultivated variety) of the species ""Pyrus communis"", commonly known as the European Pear. The fruit has a bell shape, considered the traditional pear shape in the west, and its green skin turns yellow upon later ripening, although red-skinned derivative varieties exist. It is considered a summer pear, not as tolerant of cold as some varieties. It is often eaten raw, but"
"forms are known including; 'White Grape', 'Blanka' and 'Versailles Blanche' (syn ‘White Versailles’), and 'White Pearl'. The cultivar 'White Grape' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. There are also cultivars with yellow and pink fruit, called respectively yellow currants and pink currants. The bushes can suffer from pests such as gooseberry sawfly and birds. White currant berries are slightly smaller and sweeter than red currants. When made into jams and jellies the result is normally pink. The white currant is actually an albino cultivar of the red currant but is marketed as a different fruit. White"
"is mostly around July to August. The blue or violet coloured fruit mature between November and December; being a 4 to 6 mm diameter drupe. The fruit is eaten by Lewin's honeyeater and the rose crowned fruit dove. Germination from fresh seed occurs without difficulty. Removal of the fleshy aril is recommended to assist seed germination. Rapanea variabilis Rapanea variabilis, known as the muttonwood or variable muttonwood is a tree of eastern Australia. The range of natural distribution is from near Milton (35° S) in southern New South Wales to the McIlwraith Range in far north Queensland (13° S). The"
"consider the definitive ""pear flavour"". Colours of the pear vary from green (when unripe), to yellow (ripe) and red. Red Bartletts or Williams are very similar to the traditional Williams, aside from ripening to a reddish colour rather than a yellow colour. Red-skinned mutant clones (i.e. ""sports"") of the Williams are increasing in popularity, including three major varieties in the US: the Max Red Bartlett, the Sensation Red Bartlett, and the Rosired Bartlett. One study of several macrosatellite loci in 63 European Pear (""Pyrus communis"" L.) cultivars did not distinguish Max Red Bartlett and Sensation Red Bartlett from the standard"
"the variety into the United States. It was not realised that Bartlett and Williams Pears were the same until 1828, when new trees arrived from Europe. By that time the Bartlett variety had become vastly popular in the United States, and they are still generally known as Bartlett pears in the US and Canada, although there are about 150 other synonyms worldwide. The pear exhibits a pyriform ""pear shape,"" with a rounded bell on the bottom half of the fruit, and then a definite shoulder with a smaller neck or stem end. Williams are aromatic pears, and have what many"
"names, only 10–16 are generally cited as being accepted by the vast majority of botanical authorities. ""Morus"" classification is even further complicated by widespread hybridisation, wherein the hybrids are fertile. The following species are accepted by the Kew Plant List as of August 2015: Black, red, and white mulberry are widespread in southern Europe, the Middle East, northern Africa and Indian subcontinent, where the tree and the fruit have names under regional dialects. Jams and sherbets are often made from the fruit in this region. Black mulberry was imported to Britain in the 17th century in the hope that it"
"Chardonnay, Concord, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Muscat blanc, Petit Verdot, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, and Syrah grapes. Heritage also makes fruit wines from apples, blueberries, peaches, and sugar plums. It is the only winery in New Jersey that produces wine from sugar plums. Heritage is best known for its signature Bordeaux-style wine. The winery was a participant at the Judgment of Princeton, a wine tasting organized by the American Association of Wine Economists that compared New Jersey wines to premium French vintages. During the autumn harvest season, Heritage offers pumpkin picking and hayrides, and throughout the year the"
"Valencia Pride The 'Valencia Pride' mango is a named late-season mango cultivar that originated in south Florida. The original tree was reportedly grown from a Haden mango seed planted in 1937 on the property of Mrs. Charles Brown in Miami, Florida. The tree first fruited in 1941. A 2005 pedigree analysis estimated that Haden was indeed the parent of Valencia Pride. Valencia Pride fruit was submitted for evaluation by the Florida Mango Forum and propagation was begun by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zapiain of Miami. Valencia Pride was recognized for its appearance, excellent production and eating qualities. Over the decades"
"three different flavors. In August 2005, the variety of the mint which comes in ""mixed berries"" and ""cool mint"" flavors was changed to be sweetened with sucralose. In the Netherlands the flavors mint, licorice and fruit are also available in the sugar-free variety. Australian varieties of Mentos are Mint, Fruit, Strong Mint, Berry Blast, Spearmint, Grape, Cola, Sour Mix, Tropical, Pineapple and Mocktail (piña colada and mojito). Four novel flavors feature in the ""New Rainbow"" variety rollpack: Kiwi, Cranberry, Caramel and Yuzu (a Korean/Japanese sour mandarin flavor). Mentos Gum is also available in Peppermint, Spearmint and Orangemint. The UK has"
"Pear Island, a designated National Park, features a number of beaches and hiking trails. Necker Island, a world-famous Virgin Limited Edition luxury retreat, and Mosquito Island, are both owned by British billionaire, Sir Richard Branson. A variety of tropical flora and fauna including, jasmine, hibiscus, bougainvillea, tamarind, frangipani, allemande, honey suckle, cacti and succulents are found throughout the island. One of the largest mature coconut palm plantations in the BVI is located on the main beach of Eustatia Island. Bird species include sea gulls, pelicans, frigates, boobies, hummingbirds, and doves. Several species of lizards including wood slave, ground, saddleback, and"
"varieties of apples, pears, plums and small fruits. Basing their developments on the breadth and depth of their father’s work, the brothers produced most of the 27 ‘Laxton’ strains of apple, 3 strains of ‘Laxton’ pears, 9 strains of ‘Laxton’ plums and 6 strains of ‘Laxton’ strawberries. In 1937, Winston Churchill ordered raspberry plants from the Laxton Brothers to cultivate on his Chartwell estate in Kent. William Hudson Lowe Laxton died on 14 December 1923 in Bedford at the age of 57. Edward Laxton continued to run the business with his son, Edward William Henry Laxton, until his son’s early"
"selection and seed saving. Some of the most famous examples include San Marzano, Brandywine, Green Zebra, Gardener's Delight, Marglobe, Lollypop, Yellow Pear, Silvery Fir Tree, Hillbilly, Paul Robeson, Cherokee Purple, Mortgage Lifter, Neville Tomatos, Mr. Stripey, Costoluto Genovese, Pruden's Purple, Black Krim, Amish Paste, Aunt Ruby's German Green, Garden Peach, Hawaiian Pineapple, Big Rainbow, Chocolate Cherry, Red Currant, Matt's Wild Cherry, and Three Sisters. Heirloom seeds ""breed true,"" unlike the seeds of hybridized plants. Both sides of the DNA in an heirloom variety come from a common stable cultivar. Heirloom tomato varieties are ""open pollinating"", and cross-pollination is common without"
"olive trees (more than 400 years old) and collections of exotic plants including palm trees, chorisia, datura, and lotus, plus fine collections of citrus, olives, and palm trees. Rare species include ""Aloe marlothii"", ""Araucaria columnaris"", ""Castanospermum australe"" (Moreton Bay chestnut), ""Cnicothamnus lorentzi"", and ""Ficus religiosa"". A small rainforest area contains bamboo, gingers, philodendrons, tropical fruit trees, and a path through spices and herbs. The garden also contains an excellent ""Musa basjoo"" and a two ""Chorisia speciosa"" specimens. Jardin botanique exotique de Menton The Jardin botanique exotique de Menton (11,000 m²), also known as the Jardin botanique exotique du Val Rahmeh,"
"Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1993. Winston (apple) Winston is an English cultivar of domesticated apple which was first named Winter King because of its availability in the winter, but was renamed as Winston in 1944 or in 1945, after Winston Churchill. It was developed in Berkshire, England, United Kingdom by crossing the Cox's Orange Pippin with a Worcester Pearmain to get the optimum positive traits from both parents. This was actually what happened. It received the high eating qualities for which the Cox's is notable: a firm white flesh which is also juicy, a little sharp"
"farmers acquired their own specimens and the fruit spread throughout the Bowen region. Kensington Pride was recognized for its flavor and became the most widely grown commercial mango in Australia, and remains so today despite the introduction of other varieties. It is grown widely in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the country. Kensington Pride was also introduced to the United States via Florida, where it is sold on a limited-basis as nursery stock for home growing. Kensington trees are planted in the collections of the USDA's germplasm repository in Miami, Florida, the University of Florida's Tropical Research and Education"
"Amaranthus blitum Amaranthus blitum, commonly called purple amaranth or Guernsey pigweed, is an annual plant species in economically important plant family Amaranthaceae. Native to the Mediterranean region, it is naturalized in other parts of the world, including much of eastern North America. Although weedy, it is eaten in many parts of the world. The Greeks call the ""Amaranthus blitum"" var. ""silvestre"", (Modern Greek: ), and eat the leaves and the tender shoots cooked in steam or boiled and then served with olive oil, lemon and salt. Similarly, it is also picked as young shoots in Lebanon and cooked in olive"
"variety would be named. The trees grow upright, but often have branches bent or broken by heavy fruiting at the ends. It is widely grown in Florida, where it matures in January to March. Citrus scab and alternaria fungus disease attack Murcotts. The Murcott is one parent of the Clementine-like hybrid variously called the Afourer, Nadorcott or W. Murcott cultivar, the other parent being unknown. Murcott (fruit) The Murcott (marketed as: Honey Tangerine) is a tangor, or mandarin–sweet orange hybrid. The Murcott arose out of citrus pioneer Walter Tennyson Swingle's attempts to produce novel citrus hybrids. Its seed parent has"
"Williams, which was expected since the red mutants were derived from the Williams by mutation. Dozens of other cultivars and hybrids have been created from Williams, created for properties like cold resistance, ripening time, skin colouration, and grafting compatibility. Best when picked with the internal pressure of the pear is between and , the pear should still be green and relatively hard when picked. Optimum conditions for ripening are in dry shady areas, and ripening usually takes 7 to 10 days from when the pear was picked. As the pear ripens the color will slowly change to a soft yellow"
"as Welch's, along with jelly, Kosher wine by companies like Mogen David and Manischewitz along with other wineries that make higher quality wines. Apples from New England include the traditional varieties Baldwin, Lady, Mother, Pomme Grise, Porter, Roxbury Russet, Wright, Sops of Wine, Hightop Sweet, Peck's Pleasant, Titus Pippin, Westfield-Seek-No-Further, and Duchess of Oldenburg. Beach plums a small native species with fruits the size of a pinball, are sought after in summer to make into a jam. Cranberries are another fruit indigenous to the region, often collected in autumn in huge flooded bogs. Thereafter they are juiced so they can"
"Montmorency cherry is the most popular type of sour cherry in America. The reason for its popularity is its use in baking and recipe creation. including cherry pies, cherry desserts and other cherry-based recipes. ""Prunus cerasus"", a tetraploid with 2n=32 chromosomes, is thought to have originated as a natural hybrid between ""Prunus avium"" and ""Prunus fruticosa"" in the Iranian Plateau or Eastern Europe where the two species come into contact. ""Prunus fruticosa"" is believed to have provided its smaller size and sour tasting fruit. The hybrids then stabilised and interbred to form a new, distinct species. Cultivated sour cherries were"
"is assumed must be Marcus Terentius Varro. Prunus Prunus is a genus of trees and shrubs, which includes the plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, and almonds. Native to the northern temperate regions, there are 430 different species classified under ""Prunus"". Many members of the genus are widely cultivated for their fruit and for decorative purposes. ""Prunus"" fruit are defined as drupes, or stone fruits, because the fleshy mesocarp surrounding the endocarp (pit or stone) is edible. Most ""Prunus"" fruit and seeds are commonly used in processing, such as jam production, canning, drying or roasting. Members of the genus can be"
"Bartletts are traditionally known as the canning pear due to their ""definitive flavor and sweetness,"" making them well-suited for many forms of processing. Several ""sports"" or mutants of the Williams pear have received United States plant patents: For several decades, the Williams pear has been used actively as a parent in the production of new varieties: The Williams pear is used in making both Poire Williams, a colourless brandy, and Belle de Brillet, an infused cognac. Williams pear The Williams' bon chrétien pear, commonly called the Williams pear or the Bartlett pear in the United States and Canada, is the"
"As a varietal wine, Merlot can make soft, velvety wines with plum flavors. While Merlot wines tend to mature faster than Cabernet Sauvignon, some examples can continue to develop in the bottle for decades. There are three main styles of Merlot — a soft, fruity, smooth wine with very little tannins; a fruity wine with more tannic structure; and, finally, a brawny, highly tannic style made in the profile of Cabernet Sauvignon. Some of the fruit notes commonly associated with Merlot include cassis, black and red cherries, blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, mulberry, ollalieberry and plum. Vegetable and earthy notes include black"
"(""Pyrus calleryana"" 'Bradford') in particular has become widespread in North America, and is used only as an ornamental tree, as well as a blight-resistant rootstock for ""Pyrus communis"" fruit orchards. The Willow-leaved pear (""Pyrus salicifolia"") is grown for its attractive, slender, densely silvery-hairy leaves. The following cultivars have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:- The purely decorative cultivar ""P. salicifolia"" ‘Pendula’, with pendulous branches and silvery leaves, has also won the award. Summer and autumn cultivars of ""Pyrus communis"", being climacteric fruits, are gathered before they are fully ripe, while they are still green, but snap off"
"drupes with white dots, reportedly sweet and pleasant-tasting. The species grows in upland forests and near streams. There are several domesticated cultivars and hybrids with other ""Prunus"". Prunus hortulana Prunus hortulana, called the hortulan plum and wild goose plum, is a fruit shrub in the rose family found in the central United States in: Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia. Populations east of the Appalachians probably represent naturalizations. ""Prunus hortulana"" is a deciduous tree with a trunk diameter of up to and an overall height of or more. Leaves"
"sauces, cordial and wine. The fruit is high in antioxidant activity. Davidsonia pruriens Davidsonia pruriens, also known as ooray, Davidson's plum, or Queensland Davidson's plum, is a medium-sized rainforest tree of northern Queensland, Australia. The leaves are large and compound. The edible dark burgundy colored fruit is produced in large clusters from the branches or the trunk, depending on the type. There are at least two distinct forms, with a suggestion that one of these is an undescribed species. The indigenous name - ooray - is being increasingly used by growers and processors. The tree is cultivated to a limited"
"Ulmus 'Morton Glossy' = Triumph Ulmus 'Morton Glossy' (selling name ™) is a hybrid cultivar raised by the Morton Arboretum, Illinois. Originally named 'Charisma' until it was realized that name had already been registered for another plant, the tree was derived from a crossing of two other hybrid cultivars grown at the Morton: and . was introduced to the UK in 2006 by the Frank P. Matthews nursery in Worcestershire. has been promoted in the United States as ""strong and symmetrical"" in growth and habit . However, its performance in the southern United States has not impressed, and it was"
"mm in diameter with one or two cells, with two seeds in each. Fruit is ripe from April to July. After removing the aril, germination begins after two months without much difficulty. Uromyrtus australis Uromyrtus australis, commonly known as the peach myrtle, is a small tree growing around Nightcap National Park, New South Wales, Australia. It is endangered by extinction. The delicate foliage, pink flowers and appealing fruit makes this a particularly beautiful tree. Restricted range associated with a very high rainfall and Coachwood on warm temperate rainforest at an altitude of 400 to 770 metres above sea level. There"
"relatively rich, sweet green flesh and a purple, heavily bloomed skin that is often too tough for eating with the fruit. A red, white and yellow perdrigon are recorded along with the more commonly described violet form (""perdrigon violet""). The perdrigon is a long-established variety: Richard Bradley mentions it in 1726 as ""a fine Plum, either raw, or in Sweetmeat"", and distinguishes four types. It was particularly associated with the town of Brignoles in France, where it is still grown for drying. The flat, golden dried fruits are known as ""pistoles"" from their resemblance to the pistole, a historic coin."
"Prunus americana Prunus americana, commonly called the American plum, wild plum, or Marshall's large yellow sweet plum, is a species of ""Prunus"" native to North America from Saskatchewan and Idaho south to New Mexico and east to Québec, Maine and Florida. ""Prunus americana"" has often been planted outside its native range and sometimes escapes cultivation. It is commonly confused with the Canada plum (""Prunus nigra""), although the fruit is smaller and rounder and bright red as opposed to yellow. Many cultivated varieties have been derived from this species. It forms an excellent stock upon which to graft the domestic plum."
"a monoembryonic seed. The fruit typically mature from June to July in Florida and is often born in clusters. The trees are moderately vigorous growers capable of exceeding 20 feet in height if left unpruned, developing open canopies. Irwin (mango) The 'Irwin' mango is a commercial mango cultivar which was developed in South Florida. The original Irwin tree was a seedling of the Lippens cultivar that was open-cross pollinated with Haden, planted on the property of F.D. Irwin in Miami, Florida in 1939. The tree first bore fruit in 1945 and was named and described in 1949. The fruit gained"
"Murcott (fruit) The Murcott (marketed as: Honey Tangerine) is a tangor, or mandarin–sweet orange hybrid. The Murcott arose out of citrus pioneer Walter Tennyson Swingle's attempts to produce novel citrus hybrids. Its seed parent has been identified as the King tangelo; the pollen parent remains to be identified. About 1913, he gave a hybrid tree he had produced at a US Department of Agriculture planting to R. D. Hoyt at Safety Harbor, Florida. Hoyt in turn would pass on budwood to his nephew, Charles Murcott Smith, who grew the resulting trees in Baywood, Florida from 1922, and for whom the"